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Science and Technology Facilities Council

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The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a prominent UK research organisation headquartered in Swindon, Great Britain. Established in 2007, STFC plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation across various fields, including particle physics, astronomy, and space science. With major operational regions across the UK, STFC is renowned for its cutting-edge facilities, such as the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. The council's core services include providing access to world-class research infrastructure and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. STFC's commitment to excellence has positioned it as a leader in the science and technology sector, contributing significantly to the UK’s research landscape and achieving notable milestones in scientific discovery and technological advancement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Science and Technology Facilities Council's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Science and Technology Facilities Council's score of 23 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Science and Technology Facilities Council's reported carbon emissions

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have any reported carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the organisation. As of now, STFC does not inherit emissions data from any parent or related organisations, nor does it participate in any specific climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In the absence of concrete emissions data and reduction commitments, it is unclear how STFC is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to broader climate action efforts within the scientific and technological sectors.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Science and Technology Facilities Council's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Science and Technology Facilities Council is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science and Technology Facilities Council is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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